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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Chan conducted a complaint investigation for the allegation listed above. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Administrator, Yitzi Teichman. The purpose of the visit was explained.
LPA obtained a copy of the staff roster, client roster, and reviewed 6 clients' files. LPA also interviewed the Administrator, 4 Staff, and 17 Clients.
Regarding allegation - Client is not accorded privacy. It is alleged that staff member has been giving out personal and medical information to other clients and people over the phone without client's permission. The Administrator and Staff interviewed stated that they are aware of Client's rights and denied this allegation. They cannot and do not disclose information about a client to other clients and/or anybody that asks over the phone. They would only provide information about a client in the case where the client is being transported to the Emergency Room and the hospital personnel needs the information immediately.
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